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Friday 28 October 2016

How a 17-Year-Old School Dropout is Making Computers More Affordable by Building Them from E-Waste

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How a 17-Year-Old School Dropout is Making Computers More Affordable by Building Them from E-Waste

Oct 28, 2016 04:15 pm | Anandita Jumde



Six years ago, when Ravindra Parab decided to become an e-waste scrap dealer, he could not have imagined that this job would help his son, Jayant, achieve a breakthrough in affordable technology.

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The Forgotten Stationmaster Who Saved Countless Lives During the Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Oct 28, 2016 04:10 pm | Sanchari Pal



Few people know that during the Bhopal gas tragedy, a heroic stationmaster risked his own life to save others. This is the little known story of deputy station superintendent Ghulam Dastagir, without whom the casualities in the catastrophe would have been much higher.

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Students in Kerala Clean Govt Buses to Discourage Citizens from Vandalising Public Property

Oct 28, 2016 12:56 pm | Gayatri Manu



Twenty-seven students from St. Xavier's college decided to clean Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses in the spirit of community service.

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Everyone Wants to Work for this Surat Businessman Who Gifted 400 Flats & 1260 Cars as Diwali Bonus

Oct 28, 2016 11:45 am | Nishi Malhotra



Surat businessman Savji Dholakia is setting an example for other companies with his generosity. This diamond merchant has gifted 400 flats and 1260 cars as Diwali bonuses to his employees this year.

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One Man's Extraordinary Journey and What Indian Railways Could Learn from It!

Oct 28, 2016 11:08 am | Guest Contributor



An eventful train journey left Kannan Sundararajan wondering about all that Indian Railways needs to do to make trains safer and more comfortable for all.

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TBI Blogs: How One Man Converted His Drought-Prone Hometown in Rajasthan Into a Green Oasis

Oct 27, 2016 07:30 pm | Video Volunteers



Chain Singh has spent the last 22 years of his life planting and nurturing plants in his hometown of Delwara, Rajasthan. His efforts have helped change the landscape of the village from a dust-ridden environment prone to acute droughts, to a green oasis.

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Three Women Leaders Are Leading the Sanitation Revolution in Kanpur. Find out How

Oct 27, 2016 07:11 pm | Alka Pande



NGO Shramik Bharati is empowering women in the slums of Kanpur to become community leaders and lead the movement for a clean, open defecation free India.

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IITians Build Low-Cost Machine to Produce Sanitary Napkins & Help Keep Menstruating Girls in School

Oct 27, 2016 07:09 pm | Gayatri Manu



Saral Designs hopes to educate 1000 girls about menstrual hygiene practices and provide them with one year's worth supply of sanitary napkins.

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How Postal Dept & Police in a Kerala District Are Solving Issues of 1000 Students Using Postcards

Oct 27, 2016 06:31 pm | Gayatri Manu



1,000 children from eight schools in Kerala, wrote handwritten messages to the District Chief of Police (DCP), about various issues of concern to them.

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An IIT Student and Her Team Gave a Makeover to This Mumbai Skywalk and It Looks Fabulous Now

Oct 27, 2016 05:00 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



On October 22 and 23, a a young IIT B student brought together over 50 volunteers to transform an old stinky skywalk into a welcoming cityscape.

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Two Men from the US Are Helping Dairy Farmers in Rural India Keep Milk Chilled without Electricity

Oct 27, 2016 04:00 pm | Tanaya Singh



Rural dairy farmers in India produce about 102 million gallons of milk every year. Transporting this milk to the processing centres of different dairies without refrigeration and reliable electricity is difficult. Two men from the US came to India to solve this problem.

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What Made Anasuya Sarabhai, a Woman Born to Privilege, Become India's First Woman Trade Union Leader?

Oct 27, 2016 03:58 pm | Sanchari Pal



Affectionately addressed by the moniker 'Motaben', Anasuya Sarabhai holds a unique place in the history of the country. This is the untold story of this inspiring woman who played a pioneering role in charting the course of India's labour history.

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#TravelTales: Nilgiris' Prettiest Hill Station Is Also Tranquil, Trek-Worthy and Totally Offbeat

Oct 27, 2016 02:56 pm | Sanchari Pal



With its breathtaking views, endless trails and perennially cool climate, this Kotagiri is perfect for those seeking tranquility amidst nature. Here are 8 stunning pictures of Nilgiri's oldest hill station that will make you want to pack your bags and leave right away!

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For the First Time in Generations, Dalits in This TN Village Entered the Village Temple

Oct 27, 2016 01:25 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



A group of Dalits in the village of Hariharapakkam in Cheyyar claimed their right by entering the Arulmigu Thulukanathamman temple with police protection.

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This Indian Travel Blogger Explored GoT Shoot Locations in Ireland and Came Away with Life Lessons

Oct 27, 2016 01:22 pm | Guest Contributor



Pooja Kochar spent the last month in Ireland, exploring the shoot locations of the Game of Thrones series; something that she says is one of the most popular bucket list items for all GoT fans.

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Book Excerpt: Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, The Feminist Queen of the House of Travancore

Oct 27, 2016 11:07 am | Women's Feature Service



In this excerpt from The Ivory Throne by Manu S. Pallai, published by Harper Collins, we explore the initiation of feminism in Kerala by the last Queen of House of Travancore.

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TBI Blogs: #DelhiHeroes: Exploring Kathputli Colony in Delhi Where 3500 Artists Live & Perform

Oct 26, 2016 05:51 pm | DILY - Delhi I Love You



From magicians to snake charmers, from sculptors to artists, the Katputhli Colony in New Delhi is home to countless artists and art forms.

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Locks of Love: Kathakali Artistes of Kochi Set an Example by Donating Hair for Cancer Patients

Oct 26, 2016 05:46 pm | Aditi Patwardhan



The artistes of Vanitha Sangham, Thripunithura, donated their hair at a hair donation camp organised by the Sangham to show support for cancer patients.

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TBI Blogs: How the 800-Year-Old Dance Form of Chau Is Being Kept Alive in West Bengal

Oct 26, 2016 05:30 pm | Milaap



Chau is a tribal dance of Bengal that is thriving today, thanks to the foresight of passionate Chau artistes.

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